Animal welfare

Animal Welfare

Animal welfare (pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl ˈwɛlfɛər/) refers to the well-being of non-human animals. The concept is based on the belief that animals should be treated in ways that minimize distress and harm.

Etymology

The term "animal welfare" comes from the words "animal" (from Latin animalis meaning having breath, having soul or living being) and "welfare" (from the Old English weal meaning happiness or prosperity).

Related Terms

• Animal Rights: The belief that animals have inherent rights, similar to human rights, and should not be used for human benefit.
• Animal Cruelty: The infliction of suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-defense.
• Animal Ethics: The field of ethics that considers the moral status of animals and their treatment by humans.
• Animal Protection: The practice of protecting animals by implementing laws and regulations that prohibit cruelty and exploitation.
• Animal Advocacy: The act of speaking, writing, or acting on behalf of animal welfare or rights.

See Also

• Humane Society
• Animal Rescue
• Veterinary Medicine
• Zoology
• Ethology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Animal welfare
• Wikipedia's article - Animal welfare

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